im getting checked for depression?

Question

hello so im going to the docters soon to see if i can get some kind of pills for the depression i have im 16 years old i know there going to ask mee lots of questions and i was just wondering if i should tell them that i sometimes drink if asked because if i do tell them i dont want them to tell my mom but if i dont i dont want the meds i get to mess mee up because of it what should i do from someone who's been there thank you

Answer 1

Well as far as I know they are not allowed to tell your mom anything about what you are taking or what you are doing. Aside from that you should tell them that you do drink occasionally. Drinking does have a negative effect on anti-depressants as in it totaly negates the effect the anti-depressant will have on your brain. Be honest with your dr. its the only way he/she can help properly.

Answer 2

#1. You know you drink, and you shouldn't do that anyways-especially while taking any prescription. Don't 'sometimes' drink, because then there aren't any antidepressants they can give you to help you.
#2. Keep that information to yourself, unless you are going to go through AA and get help for a drinking problem. The doctors, and the mental health therapists have an OBLIGATION to write down this information and it will noted, and FOLLOW you for the rest of your life, whether you realize that or not. Would you rather have your mom find out now or later?
#3. I am a firm believer that depression is a sign that something is wrong not only physically, ie..serotonin levels in your brain are low and you may need antidepressants to boost those levels, which by the way exercise helps that also, but as well as spiritually, something is out of sync.
#4. I was prescribed Prozac in 1998, when I was suffering from post-pardom depression. I took the first dosage of 10mg for only 4 days and it made me incredibly angry. I felt like I could really hurt someone, and not have cared. I stopped taking those, my doctor's at least didn't seem to care all that much I felt.
What I did was begin exercising again, swimming at the YMCA, bike riding(that's for quitter's, cuz you have to ride back lol), and then I bought some books on depression, and some of my favorite books(historical romance)-someplace I could read about to 'escape' and trick my brain basically, because then you are not concentrating so much on your problems and your feelings-at least for that amount of time.
#6. Buy yourself some B-6 Vitamins, and take them everyday. St. John's Whort I've heard helps some with mood too, but it takes a while before it's effects are felt. They have that in tea also.
#7. Do something NICE for yourself. Pamper yourself! Your life is all about YOU. Nobody else is going to live it for you. Sometimes you have to be selfish-stop worrying what everybody else is going to think, or what they are going to do-you can't change them, you can only change you.
#8. Think of antidepressants as only a temporary solution, don't become dependant on a drug(or alcohol for that matter). Try to find other natural means, like exercising and vitamins to boost your mood.
#9. Help other's, only if you really WANT to. Learn to say NO, and mean it.
#10. Try your best to take care of you first&always-then the time will come when your 'cup runneth over', and you will see and feel the joy in things again. Wear whatever you want, do your make-up and hair however the heck you want, and feel no need to defend yourself against other's anymore. You are who you are, and you are growing up and learning and making mistakes, just like everybody else in this world. Finally, know that people do love you, you are worthy, and you are here for a reason-which you can only find out by living your life to the fullest, through the joys, the sorrows, the obstacles, and in all relationships, current and those to come.

Best wishes~and hugs to you~

Answer 3

It's important that you know that doctors are required to keep what you say to them confidential (doctor-patient confidentiality). If you feel uncomfortable/unsure about this ask the doc to keep your conversation private. As far as drinking with meds, I would not advise it. I have had the same issues in the past and was told by my doctor that anti-depressants and alcohol don't mix. I was told that the occasional drink would possibly be okay, but before I did this they recommended being in a safe place with people that I trusted to make sure I reacted okay. That being said, when I was 16 I did not drink lightly, so this is your call. I think you'd be best to talk it over with your doc and see what is best for you based on your lifestyle. First and foremost, see a counselor and take your meds if needed. Feel better.

Answer 4

Since you have taken the initiatie to go to the doc, you should tell him the truth. Alcohol could have a very negative effect if you are going to take medicines. And that would get more messy. You have to be truthful to your doctor, while also telling him that you are worried on your parents knowing about you having alcohol, so please dont tell. But I doubt it very much. You are only 16, and though your doctor may treat you, give you medicines, he would also consider your age, and your well being. You could either make a strong decision that you would not have alcohol anymore, now that the doctor would give you anti-depressents, but I again doubt whether you would stop yourself from alcohol. Its not your fault, I am only assuming as I wouldnt know exactly how bad it is for you.

On the whole, this is a bit tricky, I mean you are 16, you sometimes do drink, you do not want your parents to know, but you want to see a doctor for depression. Now the whole equation wouldnt work right, dont you think ? Firstly, you have a wrong conception that when you see the doctor, he would immediately hand over anti-depressant tablets / medicine to a 16 year old, without considering whether you really do have depression or whether it is just the passing phase of a teenager, also he would know what exactly he has to prescribe to you....plus, all this, without an adult in your family know about it. Do you think all of that would be as convenient as you think ? I doubt it, sorry, I do not mean to discourage you. For you to see a doctor itself is a positive step ahead in healing all your worries, depression or any mental trauma that you may be going through. But also understand that a person going through depression are quickly addictive to certain substances that may give relief to their pain, and no matter how much you do vow not to indulge, certain situations may affect, depending on how ''depressed you are.

I suggest, first, sit with your parents and talk. Or - sit with the doctor, tell him EVERYTHING, plus tell him that you do drink, so you do not want to hurt your parents, and you would like to come out of this depression. At this point, probably your doctor if he is a really good doctor, would help you on how to involve your parents. This may take some time for you to build up the courage, but you must, for teh sake of your mental and physical health. Though it may pain a bit for a day or two, or embarassed that you did do something to hurt them, you will see for sure that your parents will understand if the situation is clearly explained to them, specially from the doctor, who will know exactly how to deal with you, and your parents. Do not worry. This will pass through, I am sure. The fact that you are making an effort to get well is the first positive step you have taken, so you might as well do it in the right way. None of us here would know the degree / level of your depression, and the best advise would come from a professional. Go ahead, and good luck, and I really really sincerely hope that you do not touch alcohol during this period of your treatment. It would make matters more ugly. Trust me, I have been there.

Good luck

Answer 5

Yes, you should certainly tell them. Many anti-depressant medication acts terribly with alcohol and you should not only tell them, but stop drinking if they put you on anything. I went through the same thing and ended up stopping drinking because I saw it as a coping mechanism and I am extremely better without the alcohol in my life. The information you shar should be bound by doctor-patient privilege, so you should have nothing to worry about. I am sorry to hear that you are going through this and hope for the best for you.

Answer 6

Don't listen to these people saying that the doctor can not tell your mom because of Doctor/patient privilege. The doctor can and even has an obligation to tell you mom where your health and safety are concerned. This is because you are a minor. That's why you can't get an abortion or even a tattoo without your parents being notified and/or giving their permission in writing. Your parents are responsible for your health and welfare until you are at the age of 18 years old. But you need to tell your doctor about your alcohol abuse (I say abuse since you are underage) Mixing alcohol and psychiatric medications can be very, very dangerous.

Good Luck!!

Terry

Answer 7

Why are you going to get checked for depression at 16?

Doctors now days love to chunk out prescriptions for depression to just about anyone...but these are serious medications that if taken by a person who is not truly chemically imbalanced...can cause serious mental disfucntions.

I, myself, was put on paxil for depression and anxiety by a doctor when I went to him because my heart began racing for no reason.
Actually, stress was the cause of my palpitations and not anxiety or depression and the paxil made me very short tempered and nearly insane. I began to think of ways to physically hurt people that made me the least bit angry, I cursed my boss with every name in the book and almost lost my job.

If you are tired and somewhat down about situations in your life, it may be because you are a teenager going through natural changes that cause you to be this way, not because you have a depression.

People need to realize that you are going to have your good days, your bad days, your extremely great days, and terribly awful days; and a pill is not going to cure that because it is part of life. People don't smile and laugh all of the time, life is sometimes sad and lonely, that is just the way it is.

Answer 8

Maybe you could ask your mom to wait in the waiting room before you go see the doctor? It's important to be completely honest with medical personnel so they can help you in the best way possible, I'm glad your taking a step in the right direction though. Try to keep positive as well. If you think life is terrible and it;s going to be a horrible day.....you'll never strive to make it a better one.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

No need to say anything. When you get the medication, do the research if it is not supposed to be mixed with alcohol. It will say on the label of the medication.Then follow those directions!